2019 Full List of Low Tuition Universities in Ecuador for International Students

Ecuador is a country straddling the equator on South America’s west coast. Its diverse landscape encompasses Amazon jungle, Andean highlands and the wildlife-rich Galápagos Islands. In the Andean foothills at an elevation of 2,850m, Quito, the capital, is known for its largely intact Spanish colonial center, with decorated 16th- and 17th-century palaces and religious sites, like the ornate Compañía de Jesús Church.

Higher Education in Ecuador

Ecuador is in the midst of reforming its university system, with the aims of improving higher education standards and making admissions fairer.

Meanwhile, as part of the plan to raise teaching standards, all professors will be required to have at least a master’s degree by 2017 – and ideally a doctoral qualification. At present, however, graduate degrees are relatively rare in Ecuador. Only three universities currently grant PhDs – and only about 20 per year are completed.

The government’s idea to raise standards also means a clamp down on so-called ‘garage universities’ – higher education institutions deemed as failing to meet required standards of teaching, facilities and academic resources.

Below is the list of low tuition universities in Ecuador. At this time, we are unable to come up with information on the tuition fees range for various academic programs, admission requirements, cost of living.

How to Apply

International students desiring to study in Ecuador should apply directly to their school of choice. The school fees, academic requirements and other vital information would be communicated to them by the individual university. Note that the study language is Spanish so, you must be fluent in the language.